Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA2066
Intel
47 Overall Score
vs
Dell 7700
Dell
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA2066
62 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The i7-7740X is a capable overclocker, with several users reporting stable 5.0-5.2 GHz speeds and good gaming performance. However, it runs hot under extreme stress, requires an expensive X299 platform, and is often seen as poor value compared to the i7-8700K. One reviewer strongly advises against it, calling it garbage, while others praise it for high-end builds.
Pros
- Overclocks well to 5GHz+
- Great gaming performance
- Stable under mild overclock
- Good for high-end builds
Cons
- Runs hot under extreme stress
- Expensive platform cost
- Poor value vs i7-8700K
- Quad-core limited longevity
Overclocking potential 5
Thermal performance 4
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Platform cost 2
Longevity 2
Dell 7700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X | Dell 7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Core i7 |
| Model | 7640X | 1255U |
| Codename | Kaby Lake X | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 14 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| P-cores | — | 2★ |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 4 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2.5★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 12★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64 | 64 |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20★ |
| TDP | 112 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Iris Xe 96EU |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA2066
- Strong single thread (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell 7700
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.